Adam Panczuk presents two black and white series. Large format portraits staging dreamlike scenes symbolising the farmers putting down roots in their native country, then more classic report images about farming throughout the year in this region in east Poland, Karczeby.
A ‘Karczeb’ also indicates a stump whose roots are always well latched onto the earth after the tree has been cut – an allegory referring to the problems met by the authorities who tried in vain to get rid of these farmers and split up their communities. In spite of the threats, they proudly resisted: when a ‘Karczeb’ farmer dies, he is buried in his village, followed years later by his children and grandchildren. Whilst many changes have been carried out since Poland joined the European Union, little has changed in the east of the country. The ‘Karczeb’ continue to live in tune with their traditions.
Adam Panczuk: In the rythm of the land / Kaczery
Festival Image Singulières
8 – 26 May, 2013
Salle Tarbouriech / Théâtre de la mer
Sète
France
